Festive Sheep Finds Owner

A sheep wearing a festive holiday sweater was found wandering the streets of Omaha.

The sheep, named Gage, is often walked on a leash and shares a barn with two chickens at home.

This is the first time Gage has escaped, his owner said, and he will now be spending more time inside to prevent this from happening again.

http://news.yahoo.com/owner-reclaims-sheep-wearing-holiday-sweater-071008306.html

Repeat Drunk Driver Blames Fish

A Wisconsin man blamed beer battered fish for the smell of alcohol on his breath after he was pulled over by police.

The man, age 73, has been arrested 10 times prior for drunk driving, with offenses dating back to the 90's.

The man was arrested after failing a sobriety test.

http://news.yahoo.com/wisconsin-man-tells-fish-story-during-drunken-driving-225109967.html

No Chicken for Farm Fraternity

A University of Vermont fraternity's pet chicken was stolen from their house and eaten by students in their dorm room.

The fraternity, which is for those interested in agriculture, attempted legal action.

Their case was denied by the county prosecuter and is instead being taken up my a university justice board.

http://news.yahoo.com/3-vermont-college-students-cited-stealing-live-chicken-172149231.html

First Test Tube Penguin Born

Penguin "184" was hatched at San Diego Sea World.

The chick was hatched 12 weeks ago and is the first penguin to be successfully produced through artificial insemination.

This technology could greatly help the penguin, which, due to oil spills, is considered a "near threatened" species.

It is also intended to increase genetic diversity in captive penguin populations.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/first-test-tube-penguin-says-hello-to-the-world-142643902.html

Light Shown on Black Seadevil

The Black Seadevil, a type of anglerfish, was caught on camera at a depth of 1,900 feet.

This is significant, as this fish has been seen only a dozen times and even less often alive.

Anglerfish are known for their famous "light bulb" attachment.

The ocean is filled with mysteries.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/24/black-seadevil-video_n_6209694.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news&ir=Weird%20News

Controller Draws Blood

A new device, called Bloodsport, draws actual blood anytime the user is shot in the video game.

The aim of this product is to amp up blood donations and to make gaming more of a challenge.

The device measures how much blood has already been taken to ensure that 'it powers off before you do."

Thus far, only $3,000 of the $25,000 needed to kick start the project has been raised.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/24/lose-real-blood-video-game-blood-sport_n_6211376.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news

Santa Drops a Yule Log

Poo-Pourri, a toilet deodorizing company, is kicking off the holiday season with a new ad, featuring Santa in his natural state.

In the ad, Santa decides to relieve himself in a British home he has just delivered presents to.

The smell emanating from the bathroom is enough to wake the girls of the house up, who come into the bathroom to find Santa sitting on the toilet.

Clearly, Santa needs some Poo-Pourri.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/21/santa-poopourri-poops-ad_n_6200052.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

Priests On Drugs

An Italian priest was arrested for dealing cocaine in Milan.

Police found his shredded passport along with large amounts of the drug after being called to a party due to a noise disturbance.

It is believed he was selling the drug to others at the party.

The priest was allegedly self-medicating with the drug after being convicted of fraud against an elderly woman, which resulted in depression.

He is on a fast-track trial process, which may result in a lesser sentence.

The devil is NOT a lie to this priest.

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2014/11/12/Alleged-coke-dealing-priest-headed-for-trial/9271415801487/?spt=sec&or=on

French Toilet Change

French ministers of housing and ecology announced a change to a current French law requiring toilets to be kept separate from living and eating/cooking areas.

The announcement, published in the French government's official journal, will now allow French citizens to install toilets in their kitchens and living rooms, if they so choose.

The ministers said the change is a step toward simplifying French regulations.  It will go into effect December 1st.

I think the real question is, why was this a problem in the first place?

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2014/11/12/France-changes-rules-to-allow-kitchen-toilets/5261415800187/?spt=sec&or=on

Woman Arrested in Lava Flow

A woman was arrested for dipping household objects into the lava flow currently creeping across  Hawaii.

A police barricade was set up around the lava for safety purposes and there were many onlookers, but this woman decided to go a step further.

She was arrested on second degree criminal trespassing charges and released on a $250 bail.

Police cited safety concerns as the reason for the barricade and her arrest.

The woman said she was embarrassed to have her mug shot on the internet at her age of 59.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/01/pahoa-lava-trespassers-arrested_n_6085416.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

Man Surfs Dead Whale

An Australian man decided to "surf" a floating dead whale carcass.

Harrison Williams was on a boat with his friends when they saw the floating whale.

Williams jumped on it and began trying to surf it because his friends thought it would be funny, he said.

Little did he know that there were feeding sharks surrounding the body, including at least one great white.

Luckily, the sharks were too busy feeding to notice Williams and he was collected by his friends unharmed.

He says he regrets the decision.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/03/harrison-williams-dead-whale-australia_n_6093342.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news

Model Has a 16-inch Waste

Model Kelly Lee Dekay has shrunk her waste down to a mere 16 inches, just one inch short of a world record.

Dekay uses corsets to shrink her waste, which leaves very little room for her internal organs.

This also makes doing excercise dangerous, but Kelly takes it easy, she says.

She has hiked in her corset, pushing herself to her limits, however.

Sounds like a squeeze.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/28/kelly-lee-dekay-waist_n_6062206.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

Foot Fetish Officer Charged

An officer who pulled over a motorcyclist for drug suspision was charged with "official oppression."

The officer informed the woman that he had a foot fetish and said he would let her go if she let him smell her feet.

When she refused, the officer told her that her feet would not be necessary if she let him have her underwear.

The officer walked free with a $2,000 bond.

No news on if the police department will keep the officer.

http://news.yahoo.com/policeman-asked-smell-womans-feet-arrested-163310615.html

Fish Stink Leads to Lobster Bust

Due to their environmental impact, spiny saltwater lobsters are illegal in South Africa.

This didn't stop one farmer who's smelly van attracted police to his crime, however.

Over 3,725 lobster tails totaling over $6,400 were found after unleashing "an overwhelming fish smell," authorities said.

The tails were confiscated and the farmer was arrested.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/18/bad-smell-lobster-bust_n_6007570.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news

Salad Shoplifter Surrenders Fork

A Tennessee man wanted for shoplifting and theft over $1,000 was found in the closet of a stranger eating a bowl of salad.

Police asked the man to drop his fork as it could potentially be used as a weapon.

"At least he was eating healthy," police noted.

Not all convicts are so concerned about their health.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/20/timothy-black-wanted-man-salad-closet_n_6015366.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news

Black Lab Allergic to Humans

An Indianapolis dog's skin condition was found to be associated with an allergy to humans.

After a blood test, veterinarians determined that the dog is allergic to human dandruff, much in the same way that humans can be allergic to dog dander.

Vets suspect that the condition is curable and are treating the dog with allergy serums.

Hopefully life won't be too rough for this pup.

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2014/10/17/Indiana-dog-allergic-to-humans/4071413561747/?spt=sec&or=on

Pot Candy Concerns Denver

Now that marijuana is legal in Colorado, concerns are being raised about the drug being distributed to children through trick-or-treat candy.

Police have released an informational video describing how to tell "pot candy" from regular candy.  They are also advising parents to toss any candy that isn't associated with a major brand.

Police also noted that some recreational sellers will buy cheap candy in bulk and then spray it with hash oil, at which point it is indistinguishable from regular candy.

Halloween's about to be dope.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/16/halloween-marijuana-candy_n_5994524.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news

Coast Guard Rescues Bubble Man

A man was pulled from the ocean by Coast Guard officials after he attempted to float from Florida to Bermuda in a plastic bubble.

The man, an Iranian exile, began suffering from fatigue prior to being rescued.

He had previous accomplished many running feats, including running the perimeter of the United States.

The bubble was made of plastic and aluminum and functioned similarly to a hamster wheel.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/04/man-floating-bubble-rescued_n_5933178.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

Burglar Searches for ISIS

A Mississippi woman claims to have been searching for ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, while burglarizing a series of cars on a Mississippi school property.

The woman, who has a track record of small crimes, was stealing sunglasses from cars when she was caught.

The 41-year-old mother came up short in her terrorist pursuit.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/05/burglary-looking-for-isis_n_5934472.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

Chef James Thomlinson has created a "human flesh burger" in celebration of the upcoming fifth season of "The Walking Dead."

The burgers are not actually human meat, but Thomlinson paid close attention to the reports on cannibals to craft his burger.

The burger is made of a combination of veal, pork, chicken liver, and bone marrow to create the sweet, mature veal taste that cannibals have described.

I mean, who hasn't wondered why zombies crave us so hard?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/30/human-flesh-burgers-chef-jim-thomlinson_n_5906672.html

New-Mexican Singing Road

In New Mexico, a "singing road" has been constructed in an attempt to get drivers to obey the speed limit.

Rumbling strips built into the road create a melodic tune when driven over, but only if driven over at the appropriate speed.

The hope is that drivers will slow down and enjoy the melody while increasing their safety at the same time.

This road could also aid under-slept drivers who begin to fall asleep at the wheel.

I wonder how much this would cost?

http://news.yahoo.com/mexico-hopes-singing-road-curbs-speeding-152956223.html

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